Caroline van Rij

Caroline van Rij is an active Researcher at Erasmus University Medical Center, specializing in the Department of Radiotherapy within the Faculty of Medicine. Her work focuses on advanced radiation therapy techniques for ocular malignancies, particularly uveal melanoma.

Dr. van Rij's research interests span Uvea Melanoma, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Proton Therapy, and radiation complications including Optic Neuropathy. Her work bridges radiation oncology and ophthalmology, developing improved treatment protocols while minimizing visual complications. She investigates advanced imaging techniques for treatment planning and liquid biomarkers for monitoring disease progression.

Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in comparing different radiation modalities for eye tumors, analyzing long-term survival trends in uveal melanoma patients, and investigating radiation-induced complications. The research shows a consistent focus on optimizing radiation delivery to preserve vision while effectively treating ocular cancers.

Dr. van Rij collaborates extensively with ophthalmologists, radiation oncologists, and molecular biologists across multiple institutions, contributing to multidisciplinary approaches in ocular oncology.